Dunedin, Family Restaurants

The Penguin Cafe is located in Portobello, the heart of Dunedin's Otago Peninsula.  Providing lots of yummy treats, that include home-baking, breakfasts, lunches and afternoon tea and of course fabulous coffee (reputedly the best on the peninsula)!  There is lots of kids toys and books and baby changing facilities.  Best of all this little gem of a cafe offers packed picnic lunches for the family to takeaway so that you can head out to enjoy the very best of the peninsula's wildlife and walks.

Offering wonderful food to cater for all tastes - for the more famished we have the Classic Menu with established favourites, such as the Lassoo of Hog, the World Famous Baked Red-Necked Ribs and the Johnny Cash Stash, to name but a few. The more refined amongst you will enjoy the Soul Kitchen Menu – and of course the children get to choose from their own menu - Billy the Kids – this is an extensive children’s menu, not to be missed! Highchairs and toybox available.

Nectar Espresso love to make good food!  Available for breakfast/brunch, lunch, snacks, coffee, juices and smoothies.  They have fresh scones and other sweet treats available from their cabinet, and also offer salads and other lunch specials that change daily.

One of New Zealand’s premier family dining venues, in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, providing hearty fare at affordable prices. The lunch and dinner menus are varied, with dishes including roasts, fish and fries, risotto, pastas, steaks, chicken, gourmet burgers, mixed grill, salads, hot pot plus much more. Highchairs available.

Capers offers gourmet pancakes, bacon and eggs, omlettes, muesli, fresh salalds made Mon - Fri, classic lunch dishes, coffees and our famous smoothies. Great prices and generous portions - you wont leave hungry!

DUNEDIN’S COOLEST DESTINATION CAFE

All exposed brick, steel beams and vintage or bespoke furniture, the 120-seater café serves up food heavy on the flavours of Otago, casual and honest, whether you’re after a craft beer or a wood-fired pizza.”
Open 7 days.  Pizzas, snacks and enticing menu.

Starfish Cafe and Bar is located in the gorgeous location of St Clair, offering alfresco dining for breakfast, lunch or dinner and is only moments from the beach.  They serve great coffee and food and for the little ones check out their Little Star Kids Menu.

Delicious, authentic Mexican food... Dunedin's best Mexican Restaurant, just 1 minute from the Octagon.
Our menus have been carefully compiled in celebration of the best Mexican cuisine and culture - combining some of the finest, freshest local produce with authentic Mexican flavors.
Dine in or takeaway available.  Kids' menu available.

We offer high quality organic Vegetarian meals plus a wide variety of Pacific Fusion, Western, Gluten Free, Dairy free, Vegan, and Bakery delights. Our innovative food is made from scratch everyday, using fresh, mostly free range, wholesome ingredients. We are also proud to use biodegradable go cups & lids, takeaway containers, serviettes and cutlery. We offer reusable straws, and recycle all glass, paper, plastic, card, tins, spent coffee grinds & food scraps. We are also fully licensed.

Eureka Cafe & Bar offers a warm and friendly atmosphere with open fire and rustic charm and character. Meal prices range from $6 to $25 and a children’s menu is available. Extensive lunch and dinner menus including antipasto platters, blue cod, stuffed chicken breast, Greek salmon, lamb shanks, pork fillet, pastas and warm or cold salads. Dine inside, or on those sunny Dunedin days, outside in the very private and sheltered courtyard area.

Offering quality imaginative, contemporary fare with traditional New Zealand flavours.  Open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and seven days a week for evening dining.

Outdoor dining available.  A very enticing menu with kids.